Category: archives
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Mathematician joins Institute for Advanced Study faculty
Peter Sarnak has been appointed to the faculty of the School of Mathematics of the Institute for Advanced Study, effective July 1. Dr. Sarnak is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University, and he will continue to hold this appointment in conjunction with his professorship at the Institute. Dr. Sarnak, born in South…
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St. Paul School names Killeen new principal
Ryan Killeen has been named principal of St. Paul School. The announcement was made by Monsignor Walter E. Nolan, pastor of St. Paul Parish. Mr. Killeen most recently served as supervisor of the Mercer County Performing Arts High School, and assistant principal at St. Rose High School in Belmar. He received a bachelor’s degree in…
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Resident challenges meeting
Nancy Prohask might file a civil complaint By: Bill Greenwood MONROE A township resident is challenging action taken at a July 16 emergency Township Council meeting. Nancy Prohaska, of Perrineville Road, said Monday that she would file a civil complaint seeking to reverse actions taken at the meeting if the council does not rescind…
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Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s longtime conductor leaves
After 21 years, Mark Laycock’s baton passes, but to whom? By: Nick Norlen Unresolved contract differences between the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and longtime Music Director Mark Laycock have resulted in the end his tenure as the conductor there. His departure will cause the symphony to rely on guest conductors for the first time in…
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Fruit of Detroit
Painter and illustrator Rich Harrington brings out the beauty in rusted old cars. By: Susan Van Dongen Discarded DeSotos, cast-off Cadillacs and rejected Ramblers are all subject matter for the acrylic and watercolor paintings of Newtown, Pa., resident Rich Harrington. He gets emotionally involved when he sees an example of "the fruit of Detroit" rusting…
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Some unhappy with revaluation
Rise in average property value created tax hike By: Michelle McGuinness Taxes may be one of the few things guaranteed in life, but higher taxes came as an unwelcome surprise for many Cranbury residents when they received their tax bill on July 13. Many homeowners in Cranbury have seen a spike in their taxes due…
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Lidke exemplified Hightstown
Veteran borough worker and ‘kind soul’ became a downtown fixture By: Matt Chiappardi HIGHTSTOWN When the borough was hit with a heavy rainstorm in April, Mayor Bob Patten remembers seeing Dennis Lidke directing traffic, standing in 6 inches of water with a smile on his face. It was 1 a.m., and Mr. Patten recalls…
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Beat the gas pump blues
Consider the options only a drive away By: Gloria Hayes Kremer As gas prices soar as high as the thermostat, many vacationers are finding their travel plans are carrying steeper price tags, requiring some creative rearranging for their getaways. Airlines are flying fewer flights; gas-guzzling cars, SUVs and minivans negate a cross-country trip, and even…
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Students, school dean indicted with aggravated hazing at Rider
By: Ledger Staff The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office issued a release today naming five individuals that have been indicted following the investigation into the binge-drinking death of Rider University freshman Gary DeVercelly in March. Charged in today’s indictment with aggravated hazing are Ada Badgley, 31, of Lawrence, the director of Greek Life at Rider; Dr.…
